Breaux Bridge Family Of 7 Lose Everything In Fire, Asking Community For Help – Here’s How

A family of 7 from Breaux Bridge is trying to pick up the pieces after they lost everything in a house fire Sunday. Luckily, everyone escaped the fire safety and no one was injured. However, as they try to move forward, they are asking Acadiana for help.

Sunday night they were at home eating dinner when one of their five children noticed the families truck was on fire.
“I went right into my military mode. I went outside and turned the hose on and tried putting out the fire. I was there until the gas tank blew on the truck and whenever that happened it engulfed the entire carport. I knew it was too late and I couldn’t do anything,” said Melancon.
The fire spread to the house, but thankfully everyone got out safely.
“I mean that’s really the only thing that helps me sleep at night, is knowing that my kids are safe and O.K.,” said Melancon.
Investigators say the fire started in the truck, but are not sure the cause.
“We really don’t know what caused this, but we’re going to make it through this. We’re fighters, not quitters,” said Melancon.
The family is currently staying with relatives, but are in need of anything from shoes to furniture.